Faculty Development Opportunities at UC-COM

The Office of Faculty Affairs & Development have created new development programming for our faculty in the areas of professional development, research development, teaching and education development, and wellness. Programs in these four tracks will be offered on a monthly basis during the academic year. Complete listing of development programs being offered 2025-2026 Programs (PDF).

May 2026

MAY 12, 2026 Managing Cross-Cultural Patient Encounters (repeat)

Facilitator: Bi Awosika, MD
Via: via Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:15pm

Description: Discuss issues related to different backgrounds and experiences in clinical encounters for both patients and providers.

Learning Objectives:

1. Discuss potentiating factors that impact cross-cultural patient encounters
2. Define cultural intelligence and its importance within the clinical setting
3. Review with the goal to implement key strategies that would contribute to successful multi-cultural encounters

MAY 19, 2026 Navigating a Crazy Work Environment

Facilitator: Jack Kues, PHD
Via: via Microsoft Teams
Time: 12-1:00pm

At the conclusion of this presentation, attendees will be able to...

1. Recognize the characteristics of Complex Adaptive Systems.
2. Utilize social/professional networks to navigate potential barriers to completing tasks and projects.
3. Apply basic principles of Team Science to access and utilize organizational resources.
4. Understand the goals and functions of different units and sub-units throughout large organizations.

August 2026

August 2026 | Reappointment, Promotions & Tenure in the COM